Nollamara

Nollamara lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Nollamara is around 14,367. This figure reflects a growth of 1,588 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,779. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,851 persons per square kilometer, placing Nollamara among the top 10% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 12.4% since the 2021 Census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics project an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, Nollamara is expected to increase by 2,295 persons, reflecting a total gain of 16.8% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Nollamara was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Nollamara has seen approximately 77 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 388 homes have been approved, with a further 14 approved so far in FY26. This results in an average of 4.7 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply.

Consequently, this typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $300,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY26, $1.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity in the area. Comparatively, Nollamara exhibits moderately higher development activity than Greater Perth, with 32.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new development composition consists of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 187 people per dwelling approval, Nollamara exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Nollamara will add approximately 2,412 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Nollamara has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Westminster Estate by Cedar Woods, Mosaic Balcatta Estate, Amelia Heights Estate developed by DevelopmentWA and Satterley, and improvements at Westminster Local Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Nollamara remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Nollamara has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.2% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.6%.

As of June 2025, there are 8,531 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, while mining shows lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 7.0%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 5.6% alongside labour force increasing by 4.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, labour force expand by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nollamara's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant industry-specific growth rates.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that median income in Nollamara is $58,657 and average income stands at $65,882. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% between financial years 2022 and 2025, current estimates would be approximately $66,986 (median) and $75,237 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 57th percentile ($839 weekly), while household income sits at the 35th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 35.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting broader area patterns where 32.0% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile.

Nollamara displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Nollamara, as per the latest Census evaluation, 47.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 53.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Perth metro had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nollamara stood at 18.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.7% and rented ones at 47.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,582, lower than Perth metro's $1,950. The median weekly rent in Nollamara was $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Nollamara's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Nollamara features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.3% of all households, including 22.8% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 39.7%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households making up 5.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Nollamara shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 33.7% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the WA average of 27.9% and the SA4 region's rate of 29.0%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (20.0%).

Educational participation is high at 29.4%, including 8.6% in primary education, 6.8% in tertiary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education. Nollamara's three schools have a combined enrollment of 800 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1050). These three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 5.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, indicating many families travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Nollamara shows 58 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 15 individual routes providing a total of 3,324 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 474 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 57 weekly trips per stop.

Nollamara's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Nollamara with younger cohorts particularly seeing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~7,666 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Perth's 59.9%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Nollamara, impacting 7.8% and 5.9% of residents respectively. A total of 75.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has 12.6% (1,810 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 18.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but require more attention than the broader population.

Nollamara is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Nollamara has a high level of cultural diversity, with 46.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.2% born overseas. The predominant religion in Nollamara is Christianity, comprising 41.4% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 10.0% of the population compared to the Greater Perth average of 4.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 23.4%, English at 17.5%, and Australian at 14.4%. Notably, Macedonian (1.7%) is overrepresented in Nollamara compared to the regional average (1.5%), as are Vietnamese (3.3% vs 1.7%) and Serbian (0.7% vs 0.5%).

Nollamara hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Nollamara's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Nollamara has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.1%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.4%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 23.5% to 22.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Nollamara. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 38%, adding 547 residents to reach a total of 1,984. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups.